Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 67588
| Model year | 1997 |
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| Brand | Norco |
| Model | Nitro |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 67588 |
| Original MSRP | $1,199.99 |
| Colors | Dark blue |
| Sizes | 15", 17", 18.5", 20", 22" |
| Weight | 24.4 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | Tange Prestige chromoly |
| Fork | Rock Shox Indy XC |
| Fork material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Deore LX |
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| Shifters | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Sugino Impel 350, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Axiom VP 103 clipless |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Tange |
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| Handlebar | Axiom aluminum |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Axiom Pro |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Future |
| Seatpost | Axiom Pro, 26.4 mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX |
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| Rims | Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 564 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1064 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 1, 2026.